Consider this, as an “experiment”, 24 months ago I invested $300,000 in equal amounts ($30,000 in each) in 10 speculative small REITs.  

Rent growth is a function of supply, demand, and interest rates:- I'd ground any forecast by stating I expect national rents to rise on a pace more or less in line with inflation over any long time period. 2-3% per year.

One fast way to generate cash flow is to invest in high cash flow, low appreciation markets (say several midwest e.g.

.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

Jace, what specific areas are you investing in?

Hi Jonathan, what is your buying criteria in GA and what counties are you looking to purchase in?

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My emails are going in circles and un answered.Good luck 

I'm in Idaho Falls.

In the future, I plan to have more rentals but more interested in out-of-state investing than in state so I currently only have the one rental.